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Self-sovereign identity use cases and benefits
The future of digital identity may look a lot like how we identify ourselves in real life. Learn more about self-sovereign identity use cases and features in this excerpt.
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Get to know self-sovereign identity principles
There are several core self-sovereign identity principles to consider before the concept can benefit the enterprise. Learn about the implications of SSI advancements in this Q&A.;
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Secure enterprise apps with leading testing tools
Unsecured applications can have dire consequences for enterprises. Discover how top app security testing tools on the market today protect apps and enhance developer productivity.
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How to improve cybersecurity for the workforce of the future
Many organizations continue to have employees work from home, but they haven't always hardened their cybersecurity efforts alongside this move to better protect employees and data.
Download: Your Complete Guide to IAM
Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
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Gartner: Paying after ransomware attacks carries big risks
The average cost of a ransomware payment in Q1 2020 was $178,254, according to a session at Gartner's Security & Risk Management Summit -- and that doesn't include downtime cost.
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Windows security News
Microsoft detects Netlogon vulnerability exploitation in the wild
While Microsoft released a patch last month for the Netlogon flaw, the company said it detected threat actors using exploits for the critical vulnerability.
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Explore the next-generation firewall marketplace
Explore some of the top NGFWs currently on the market -- based on features and user reviews -- to help you make a buying decision
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Inside format-preserving encryption methods
With format-preserving encryption, a ciphertext's format is the same as its plaintext's. Read up on the benefits of this cryptography method, NIST FPE methods, vendors and more.
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Gartner: Securing remote workforce a top priority
In a COVID-19 pandemic world with new security threats and risks emerging, Gartner analysts discussed the urgency of securing access and devices for remote employees.
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Take this CISSP practice test before the final exam
Test your knowledge and preparedness for the CISSP exam with 16 questions taken directly from the latest 'CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide' from McGraw Hill.
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- DDoS attack detection and prevention
- Endpoint protection and client security
- IoT security issues
- IPv6 security and network protocols security
- Network Access Control technologies
- Network device security: Appliances, firewalls and switches
- Secure remote access
- Software-defined security best practices
- VPN security
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- Government information security management
- Information security incident response
- Information security laws, investigations and ethics
- Information security policies, procedures and guidelines
- Security automation systems, tools and tactics
- Security industry market trends, predictions and forecasts
- Security vendor mergers and acquisitions
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Information security risk management (3) +
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Information security threats (5) +
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Platform security (3) +
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Software and application security (9) +
- Application attacks (buffer overflows, cross-site scripting)
- Application firewall security
- Database security
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday and patch management
- Open source security tools and software
- Productivity apps and messaging security
- Secure SaaS: Cloud application security
- Secure software development
- Social media security risks
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Web security tools and best practices (3) +
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Wireless and mobile security (4) +
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Self-sovereign identity use cases and benefits
The future of digital identity may look a lot like how we identify ourselves in real life. Learn more about self-sovereign identity use cases and features in this excerpt.
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Secure enterprise apps with leading testing tools
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Cybersecurity testing essentials for mergers and acquisitions
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How secure is a site-to-site VPN tunnel?
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Critical IIoT security risks cloud IoT's expansion into industry
The convergence of IoT with industrial processes increases productivity, improves communications and makes real-time data readily available. But serious IIoT security risks must be considered as well.
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Application codebase update security best practices
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Top AI security concerns for IT leaders
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Making cybersecurity hygiene a shared responsibility
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How to improve cybersecurity for the workforce of the future
Many organizations continue to have employees work from home, but they haven't always hardened their cybersecurity efforts alongside this move to better protect employees and data.
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3 key cybersecurity team positions to add in 2021
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Cybersecurity governance: A path to cyber maturity
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7 ways to augment enterprise SOCs with AI
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Why CISOs need advanced network security strategies now
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Employ AI for cybersecurity, reap strong defenses faster
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Securely transmitting data starts with encryption
Safe information transfer is a must for modern organizations, but not all secure data transmission methods are equal. Explore your secure data transfer options in this tip.
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Get to know self-sovereign identity principles
There are several core self-sovereign identity principles to consider before the concept can benefit the enterprise. Learn about the implications of SSI advancements in this Q&A.;
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SOC teams: Who they are, what they do
Review the key players in the 2020 SOC and their specific responsibilities, as well as best practices to ensure effective teamwork for a secure organization.
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Top AI security concerns for IT leaders
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Vendor Resources
- Enduring From Home –Analyst Report
- Microsoft 365 Endpoint DLP: Is it Ready for the Enterprise? –White Paper
- McAfee Unified Cloud Edge –Product Overview
Blog: Security Bytes
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Google focuses more on steering the Android ship than righting it
Google's security and privacy upgrades to Android are mostly forward-thinking changes, readying for a future that is inevitable but unclear, rather than ways to improve security today.Continue Reading
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At RSAC 2019, speculative execution threats take a back seat
The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities loomed large last year, but RSAC 2019 will have little fodder on speculative execution threats and side channels attacks.Continue Reading
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Security vendor mergers and acquisitions
Ivanti makes double acquisition of MobileIron, Pulse Secure
Ivanti will acquire all outstanding shares of MobileIron stock for approximately $872 million. The financial terms of Pulse Secure's acquisition were not disclosed.
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Malware, virus, Trojan and spyware protection and removal
IBM: Ransomware attacks surged in Q2, ransom demands rising
IBM Security examined several concerning ransomware for this year, as well as an exponential increase in ransom demands and massive spike in attacks during the spring.
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Microsoft Windows security
Microsoft detects Netlogon vulnerability exploitation in the wild
While Microsoft released a patch last month for the Netlogon flaw, the company said it detected threat actors using exploits for the critical vulnerability.
SearchSecurity Definitions
- Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
- CISO as a service (vCISO, virtual CISO, fractional CISO)
- access control
- advanced persistent threat (APT)
- biometrics
- zero-day (computer)
- PCI DSS 12 requirements
- vulnerability assessment (vulnerability analysis)








